Prepare against George Mwale
CM · Malawi · World #19,525 classical · FIDE ID 20500254
When preparing against George Mwale, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 41 games by George Mwale, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find George Mwale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George Mwale before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,062 | 2,062 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,055 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 31.7% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George Mwale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George Mwale's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 54.5% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Mwale usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mwale usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Mwale usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Mwale usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mwale usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Mwale usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
George Mwale's chess games
All 41 games by George Mwale in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Leonhard Mueller | 2,190 | Olympiad-43 | B22 |
| Oct 2018 | Paul Wojciechowski | 1,904 | Olympiad-43 | C28 |
| Sep 2026 | Ronald Lwebuga | 1,880 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B50 |
| Sep 2026 | Baba Moulaye Abdalla Maiga | 1,845 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A48 |
| Sep 2024 | Ahmad Akmal | 1,830 | Olympiad-45 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,034 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
| ch-Africa | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,977 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,028 |
| Africa zt 4.3 Open | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,778 |
| 2026 Malawi Open Chess Championship - Open | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George Mwale's chess games?
41 games by George Mwale, from May 2015 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line George Mwale has played.
What does George Mwale play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, George Mwale opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George Mwale answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does George Mwale play as White?
As White, George Mwale's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George Mwale play as Black?
As Black, George Mwale most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is George Mwale's FIDE rating?
George Mwale is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Sep 2026).
How many games has George Mwale played?
Our database contains 41 games by George Mwale, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against George Mwale?
41 games by George Mwale reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.